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Shrinking economy takes toll on FTSE 100 amid ‘unsurprising surprise’

The index dipped after a promising start amid poor growth figures and US tech concerns.

Evening Standard

Card Factory issues shock profit warning during peak Christmas period

Retailer, which also owns Funky Pigeon, says economic pressure has hit shoppers’ confidence

The Guardian - UK

Profit warning at Card Factory amid weak consumer confidence

The retail chain said it expects adjusted pre-tax profit of between £55 million and £60 million for the year unless trading improves significantly.

Evening Standard

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FTSE 100 Live 12 December: GDP reverse fuels rate cut bets, Card Factory slides

The UK economy declined by 0.1% for a second successive month in October, figures today showed.

Evening Standard

Funky Pigeon sold to Card Factory for £24m

Funky Pigeon specialises in personalised cards and gifts and makes around £32 million in sales on average a year.

Evening Standard

WH Smith sells Funky Pigeon to card giant for £24m

The deal will see Card Factory become the UK’s second largest online card and related gift retailer

The Independent UK

Card Factory confident despite ‘uncertain’ backdrop and cost hikes

The group reported a 6.3% rise in underlying pre-tax profits to £66 million in the year to January 31 as revenues lifted 6.2% to £542.5 million.

Evening Standard

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Card Factory profits hit by National Living wage hike and wet weather

Shares plummet after company reveals the 9.8% hike in the National Living wage in April sent the wage bill soaring and squeezed margins

Evening Standard

Card Factory sales boosted as shoppers embrace High Street

Card Factory has recorded a 27.1% full-year sales jump, with physical shops performing better than online for the retailer.

Evening Standard

Card Factory recalls Happy Easter Egg Hunt bag as various allergens 'not declared in English'

The Card Factory has had to recall their Happy Easter Egg Hunt, with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) issuing a warning due to allergens on the label not being in English.

Glasgow Live

Card Factory recalls Easter Egg hunt bag due to ingredient blunder

The Card Factory is recalling their Happy Easter Egg Hunt bag because after the ingredient list was written in the wrong language, causing concern for customers.

Edinburgh Live

Allergy alert for Card Factory Easter eggs as key ingredients not mentioned on label

The brightly coloured bag of small chocolate Easter eggs contain peanuts, milk and soya and could cause anaphylactic reaction for anyone allergic to the ingredients

Daily Mirror

FTSE 100 Live: Virgin Orbit shares tank, Amazon to shut UK warehouses

Profits at JD Sports Fashion and Sainsbury’s are set to be near the top end of expectations after the retail pair delivered robust trading updates today.

Evening Standard

Police want to speak to this woman after 'cash stolen in Card Factory'

Anyone who recognises her is being urged to contact officers

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Daily Record

Employers gear up for Christmas as staff hunt is launched across Ayrshire

Here are 10 jobs you can apply for today...

Birmingham Post

Card Factory returns to profit as high street footfall recovers from pandemic

The Wakefield business said sales of balloons and party supplies were up significant as consumers partied following the Covid restrictions

Birmingham Post

Investor in DFS, Card Factory and Marston's snaps up stake in North West giant

James Fisher & Sons recently announced a new CEO

Leeds Live

Plans to revamp offices inside former church building in Leeds city centre

The interior designers have created 'something very special' for the offices

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Father's Day 2022: The best gifts you can get on the high street for under £30

Here are a few Father's Day gifts you can find on the high-street for £30 or less.

Birmingham Post

Card Factory returns to profit as customers go back to the high street

The Wakefield firm saw revenue increase 28% following the easing of lockdown restrictions

The Independent UK

Birthdays to be more expensive as inflation raises card prices

The Card Factory revealed prices have gone up for its greetings cards as inflation hits.

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